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Event Volunteer Role

Scoring Event Admin

As a Scoring Event Admin, you’ll support the success of a FIRST Tech Challenge event by managing key setup and scheduling tasks in the FTC Scoring System before the event. Ideal for organized, tech-comfortable volunteers. This role helps ensure everything from team data to judging schedules are set-up before the event.

Volunteer as a Scoring Event Admin

FIRST Tech Challenge Only

The Scoring Event Admin (formerly event administrator) is a role that exists to assist the Program Delivery Partner with specific league’s administrative tasks within the FTC Scoring System.  Most of this work is done before the event and does not typically require attendance at the event. Ideal for organized, tech-comfortable volunteers. This role helps ensure everything from team data to judging schedules are set-up before the event.

Minimum Age: 18 years old (must be post-high school or equivalent)

  • Exceptions may be granted by event Volunteer Coordinators after review and approval by the local Program Delivery Partner

Experience: Either FIRST or Related Field Experience required

Training: Some pre-event training required

  • Access through FIRST Training

Role Details:

  • Works closely with the Event Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Judge Advisor, PDP and other members of the event planning committee 
  • Responsible for the online configuration of the event before the event starts which can include adding teams and sponsors
  • Managing event schedule, including opening/closing ceremonies, and assigning Judges and the Judge Advisor in FTC Scoring, as needed
  • Add and distribute links for virtual judging sessions
  • May be responsible for transferring event data to the scorekeeper/scoring laptop
  • Must read and comply with the Volunteer Handbook

Reports to: Program Delivery Partner or Event Director

Want to prepare to be a Scoring Event Admin? Scorekeeper is a great introductory role to prepare for this role.

Currently a Scoring Event Admin and looking for a challenge? Lead Scorekeeper might be a great role for you!

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